An invitation to health

Synopsis

This brief version of Hales' An Invitation to Health, Ninth Edition describes recent research on the prevention of illness and gives tips on achieving health and making positive lifestyle changes. Students will find much of interest, such as boxes on the latest research about how men and women differ, graphs and charts presenting data on college populations, and checklists for reducing health risks. This edition features new material on herbology, spirituality, and complementary care. An accompanying booklet includes self-assessment surveys on diet, exercise, and lifestyle, plus a guide to health information on the Internet, procedures for medical emergencies, a consumer's guide to medical tests, and a directory of organizations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)